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Salt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a blue glass goblet titled "Salt" by an unknown artist. The goblet is made of transparent blue glass. The goblet has a wide bowl with a rounded lip. The bowl features a textured surface with irregularly shaped swirls and bubbles. The goblet has a short, thick stem and a flat circular base. The background is white with a gray gradient at the top. The goblet casts a small shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1860
Medium:
Blown pattern-molded blue glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
423 × 624 px
Museum record:
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